05.29-06.05.13
The Makers
Around here, we make stuff. Not credit default swaps. Not Powerpoints for a one-trick pony. Stuff. Things you can hold in your hands. Photographer Elisa Vietri — you’ve seen her photos at the top of this e-blast for more than a year — is kicking off a new feature called TheMAKERS and starts this week with a photo essay on Mark A. Mathews and his bow-tie fabricating company Redbeets Fashion. He’s making it.Next, CC correspondent Marty Bielat rolls a video sneak peek of the new VegFest, then John Benson focuses on the after party. Josh Usmani previews RAW Cleveland Expressions. Larry Durstin surmises that City Council Prez Sweeney might be sweating, and Mansfield muses on the democratization of death in the the County.
WMC announces their lineup, Blossom goes country, Akron Rocks, the Trucks call a meeting. Rusted Hearts, Theatre Ninjas, Polka Pirates, Axe Giants, Wild Belles, Stereo Workers Union. All making stuff.
Of course, to serve you better, we’ve made our own mobile app, and believe me, this is actually something you can hold in your hand. We made it ourselves. And Elisabeth Pressler won $20 for downloading & using it. Hold that in your hand. –Thomas Mulready
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I distinctly remember the first time I saw Mark A. Mathews enter Phoenix Coffee on Mayfield Rd in South Euclid.
He had unique personal style and held himself in a way that gave you the impression he had something to say and a story to tell.
And he was wearing a bow tie, a really cool bow tie…
Read more from Elisa Vietri here
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SPONSORED: Summer is the perfect time to visit Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, offering scenic excursions Wed – Sun traveling through the national park. Layover in Peninsula or Akron to see even more. Or, bike the towpath trail in one direction, when you are tired, flag down the train and get a ride back to your car for only $3. CVSR.com
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Cleveland is not the meat-and-potatoes town it used to be.
Vegan options are on the rise and, this year, Cle gets its very own VegFest — a day of speakers, vegan-friendly vendors, food demos & film screenings — taking place Sat 6/1 @ CSU.
Cool Cleveland‘s own Martin Bielat caught up with two VegFest organizers for a sneak peek at the free family-friendly event…
SPONSORED: Usher in the warm summer months by hiking and observing nature along the Rocky River at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Medina Sanctuary. Discover one of the Museum’s oldest natural areas with its outstanding diversity of native wildflowers and a large Great Blue Heron rookery. CMNH.org
Cleveland musician & music educator John Kuegeler passed away at forty last summer. This summer, fifteen high school students will take their commitment to music to the next level at the John Kuegeler Memorial Summer Music Camp. The free week of band rehearsal leads to a public concert (also free).
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SPONSORED: Cuyahoga Community College Offers a Variety of Summer Camps Cuyahoga Community College Summer Camps for children and teenagers are designed to attract talented, smart and enthusiastic youth who are eager to learn about a wide variety of things from cutting-edge technology to culinary creations. Other offerings include: science, crafts, sports, photography, performing arts, leadership and more. Tri-C.edu/summercamps
This Thursday RAW:Cleveland presents Expressions, a group exhibition of nearly 40 artists from diverse creative fields including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, make-up, hair and fashion.
“I love Cleveland, and one of the few things I love more than Cleveland is art,” says organizer Jacqueline DelBrocco…
Read more from Josh Usmani here
SPONSORED: Explore your educational future at University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus! Bring your previous transcripts to our local open house and build a solid plan for your education and career. Tour our campus, and meet our campus college chairs and advisors. Learn about scholarships, finance options and our career services. Mon 6/24 3-8PM at Cleveland Campus in Beachwood, register here. Phoenix.edu
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SPONSORED: Quick Question: Are You A Tri-C Alum? Cuyahoga Community College is actively engaged in the process of reconnecting with its alumni to build an active, ongoing network. Join the Alumni & Friends Association and enjoy the benefits of networking, mentoring, updated job search and resume resources. Plus, look for special alumni events throughout the year. Sign-up now: Tri-C.edu/alumni.
Tiffany Pendleton started with a business degree at Tri-C, then moved into human services and social work.
“It gave me a lot of great knowledge and skills to allow me to do what I’m doing now.”
Why Tri-C? “Tri-C was smaller, it wasn’t intimidating, it was very comfortable for me.”
Listen as we talk to Tiffany at a Tri-C and Friends Association alumni event at the JazzFest, where she won a pair of tickets. Tri-C.edu/alumni
When Weapons of Mass Creation returns in August, it’ll be the third year for this event, which brings together local and national indie bands, artists, and designers. WMC has just announced its band lineup, including reunited emo pioneers Braid (photo), and some of the artists and speakers. It’s also got a Kickstarter campaign. Fri 8/16-Sun 8/18.
Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
SPONSORED: World Famous Chicken & Ribs, slow cooked on a rotisserie the old fashioned way, hand-cut beef fillets, scrumptious stews, savory seafood and vegetarian delights. That’s what you find at Tick Tock Tavern. Stop in during the Clifton Arts & Music Fest on Sat 6/15. Cudell Improvement, Inc.
Meet the Trucks is kid mania. After all, what young kid wouldn’t love climbing into city trucks & jumping around in bounce houses?
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Elisabeth just loves Cleveland. And she uses the Cool Cleveland app to find out what cool stuff is going on.
And she was thrilled to find out she won. “First of all, thank you! An extra $20 is always exciting, especially when you’re on a tight budget… So I would definitely use it to do something cool in Cleveland ;)”
“I hope this is still valid! Especially since I already have a few ideas in mind… I have no doubt that this is NOT a scam because while reading the newsletter I saw an old grade school friend won as well!! The picture I included is a few years old, but I wanted to use one that involved Cleveland. I consider myself a Cleveland advocate. I am a Cleveland-er, born and raised. No matter how many places I travel or live, I always find myself back here! It is a great city, with great people. It has been through so much, and is so strong!”
Elisabeth will be receiving a $20 check from Cool Cleveland, just for using our mobile app. Now she loves Cleveland even more.
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WED 5/29
Minneapolis Songstress Caroline Smith plays the Beachland. Although she’s only in her mid 20s, her vocals feel mature, hefty with experience & brushed with a hint of soul & blues.
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SPONSORED: A reminder that WCPN’s HD2 stream carries WCLV’s regular 24 hour schedule of classical music. Because WCPN’s coverage in Lake and Geauga Counties is much better than WCLV’s since the move to 104.9, listeners whose reception of 104.9 is marginal, if not missing entirely, can now enjoy WCLV via 90.3 WCPN, 24 hours a day. More details at WCLV.com
THU 5/30
Let’s Talk about WORK What makes a job a good job? What stands in the way of people in Cle finding & keeping good jobs? Discuss these issues & more @ the Neighborhood Leadership Institute. Part of Pull!, a shared labor art experience.
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FRI 5/31
Get happy w/ DJ Kishka at the Happy Dog. For more than eight years, he’s been entertaining folks there w/ his polka shtick. There’s no admission during happy hour, so order up another round of tater tots & work them off on the dance floor.
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SAT 6/1
Take a casual night ride on the Towpath Trail for a cause. Century Cycles’ monthly ride will benefit the Ronald McDonald house, so bring out a bike & get riding.
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SUN 6/2
Race for the Place Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day & help raise funds to support those touched by cancer in Cle. Strap on running shoes & pick your route: a one mile or chip-timed 5K. Kids and teens welcomed.
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MON 6/3
Folk & Jazz are on tap Mon night @ the Barking Spider. The evening opens w/ Rebecca Wohlever, a folk-style singer-songwriter who’s not a regular at clubs around town, & continues w/ veteran Cle jazz pianist George Foley.
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TUE 6/4
You may never have heard of guitarist Danny Dreher or drummer Paul Peress. But you’ve heard of many of the artists these skilled & versatile musicians have worked with. Come take a listen @ Nighttown.
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WED 6/5
The Great Lakes Action Plan, a 5-year plan, is up for revision. And the EPA is hosting a series of public forums to solicit feedback. So, speak up for the Lakes.
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If attendees of the Cleveland VegFest are looking for an after-dinner mint of sorts, tasty and indulgent delights — comedy, food, music — are scheduled for the VegFest After Party Saturday evening at the Cleveland Agora.
Headlining the event is left-wing political stand-up comic Jamie Kilstein, who is co-host of Citizen Radio…
Read more from John Benson here
Cleveland City Council President Marty Sweeney made it official recently by announcing that he “will be seeking a full four-year term representing the great people of Ward 16.”
This, of course, should come as no surprise to anyone who follows Cleveland politics and didn’t even merit much conversation among those who packed the house to strap on the feedbag at his annual “Party with Marty” soiree…
Read more from Larry Durstin here
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office (CCPO) recently issued a new set of protocols “for evaluating and charging aggravated capital specification-eligible murder cases.”
The purpose of this action, I guess one could conclude, is to assure the public that serious deliberations go into determining in which cases Tim McGinty will seek the death penalty…
Read this story from Mansfield Frazier here
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Quick previews & reviews of recent events
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REVIEW: No Frills, No Thrills at Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story by Hollie Gibbs
REVIEW: Crowns is a Celebration of “Hattitude” @ Karamu by Roy Berko
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HISTORY: Tremont’s Camp Cleveland I love a good Tremont story!…
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A good read Chris, keep these kinds of stories coming!…
Read the comment from Clark Thyng here
MANSFIELD: Miss Constance Speaks Truth to Power As much as I loved the blunt, truth-laden offerings of the “Fruitcake Lady” on the Tonight Show, she has more than met her match in Ms. Constance. Thank you, Mansfield….
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Thank you Miss Constance and Mansfield. A wise woman speaking truth and more truth to power….
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Mansfield has another classic. This gets help from a pioneering Ph. D philosopher…
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Thank you Mansfield — you archive the truth 🙂 …
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Don’t stop…
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REVIEW: Ensemble HD – Live at the Happy Dog …cool — with a capital C*O*O*L!….
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Most clicked
Here are the Top 5 most clicked links from last week’s issue, with one more chance for you to click.
1) BELT Continuing the Momentum of Rust Belt Chic
2) HISTORY: Tremont’s Camp Cleveland Housed Plenty of Characters
3) PHOTOSTREAM: Hessler Street Fair
4) Fly Over Cleveland In a Genuine Ford Tri-Motor
5) Summer Festivals Galore!
Meet our makers. They write stuff: John Benson, Roy Berko, Martin Bielat, Larry Durstin, Mansfield Frazier, Hollie Gibbs, Isaac Mell, Anastasia Pantsios, Josh Usmani, Sarah Valek and Elisa Vietri. And lastly, though certainly not least, thanks to our readers and everyone who partners with us. Want to volunteer and contribute your writing to Cool Cleveland? Send your reviews, articles, or story ideas to: Events@CoolCleveland.com.
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